Paula Jordan, Ph.D.

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Economics Finance Financial Management Financial Markets Statistics

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I am Dr. Paula Jordan, Associate Professor in the College of Management and Business, National-Louis University. I have been a full-time faculty at NLU since 1998. I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame. My doctoral dissertation entitled, "The Effects of Competition on Efficiency of Electricity Generation: A Post-PURPA Analysis," measured the relative level of efficiency in the generation of electricity in 1978 and 1993. My research provided validation of the policy changes in the industry which increased competition that resulted in a more efficient use of resources. I also hold a M.A. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame and a B.S. in Business Administration from Ferris State University. Prior to joining National-Louis University, I was employed in the gas and electric utility industries for 8 years, where I held a variety of analytical positions with Florida Power Corporation and Southern Natural Gas. I was a Derivatives Trader and a Risk Strategy Analyst where I analyzed data, structured deals, and traded Natural Gas, Oil, Coal, and Electricity contracts. I have designed and operated a variety of statistical models to forecast and simulate “what if” scenarios. In addition to my professional work experience and my faculty position at NLU, I have taught as an adjunct faculty member for several institutions, both domestically and internationally, since 1990. With National-Louis University, I have developed and taught numerous courses in the BSM, MSML, MBA and MSEC curriculums. I have been teaching online courses since 2002 and have had the opportunity to teach a wide range of international students via the online classroom. When I am not teaching or pursuing academic pursuits, I love to travel and experience new cultures. I spend much time outdoors bicycling and working in my garden, as well as enjoying the time with my Labrador retriever.

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CHICAGO DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

NLU’s Chicago campus on South Michigan Avenue occupies five floors of the historic Peoples Gas Building. This landmark building, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park, is easily accessible by train, bus and car and is surrounded by restaurants, parking lots/garages and shops.

ELGIN

Conveniently located in a fast-growing business district off I-90 and Route 31, NLU Elgin features 10 classrooms with high-tech media equipment; a computer lab with high-speed Internet access; two conference rooms; and comfortable student lounges. Parking is free at this recently remodeled and upgraded teaching site, which now includes wireless Internet access.

NORTH SHORE

Opened in the summer of 2006, NLU North Shore at Skokie is a state-of-the-art modern campus located just off the Edens Expressway near the Old Orchard Shopping Center. The campus includes 44 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a walk-in lab in the library; six conference rooms; a public café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; and multiple, comfortable student lounge areas.

LISLE

Located just minutes from the East-West Tollway (I-88), NLU Lisle features 42 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a separate walk-in lab in the library; a café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; conference rooms; and six comfortable student lounge areas with wireless access.

WHEELING

Located in one of Chicago's major northwest suburbs, the newly renovated NLU Wheeling includes 20 classrooms with high-tech media equipment, four conference rooms, four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, large student lounge areas with wireless capabilities and interactive video capabilities, and an extensive research library. The site also houses the university library research collection.

FLORIDA (TAMPA)

Established in 1988 and located in one of the city's major business districts, NLU's Florida Regional Center serves students in 13 counties in central Florida. In addition to six classrooms, this location features a conference room, a computer lab with high-speed Internet access, an extensive research library and comfortable student lounges.

WISCONSIN

NLU has a proud history of serving graduate students in southeastern Wisconsin. We currently offer all Wisconsin residents online programs in non-licensure education as well as a variety of business-related degrees.